DR Congo: tragedy amid ongoing conflict and Ebola epidemic

1 October 2026

Please pray for friends and family of CMS-Africa partner Etsegeri Emmanuel, who tragically died this week following a road accident. Pray for God to comfort and strengthen his family, colleagues and others who are mourning his passing.

Please pray for peace and stability for people in areas of DR Congo affected by conflict and insecurity.

Pray for the population as a whole and for healthcare workers especially as the DR Congo continues to battle the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country’s history. The disease continues to spread rapidly and the death toll is now close to 4,000.

Pray for the disease to be contained, for those affected to receive the care they need, and for healthcare workers to have the resources to respond effectively.

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